How To Fix 5W226 - No root object was found.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)

• Message number: 226

• Message text: No root object was found.

What causes this issue?

The system tried to perform structural reporting but could not find a
root object.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5W226 - No root object was found. ?

  The SAP error message 5W226: No root object was found typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or when dealing with object management in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a root object that is required for processing a particular workflow or transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Object: The root object that the workflow or transaction is trying to reference does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The workflow or transaction may be incorrectly configured, leading to the system looking for an object that is not defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the root object.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or the object hierarchy that prevent the system from identifying the root object.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow or object was transported from one system to another, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing objects.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Object Existence: Verify that the root object exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant tables or using transaction codes that relate to the object type.
  Review Workflow Configuration: If the error occurs in a workflow, review the workflow configuration to ensure that all necessary objects are correctly defined and linked.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the root object. You can check this using transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user roles and authorizations.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the relevant data to ensure that there are no inconsistencies that could be causing the issue.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, validate that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were imported correctly.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can debug the workflow or transaction to identify where the system is failing to find the root object.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may want to use transaction codes like SWI1 (Work Item Selection), SWI2_FREQ (Work Item Selection - Frequency), or SWI2_DURA (Work Item Selection - Duration) to analyze workflows.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to workflows and object management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Workflow team for further assistance.